KNIGHT | AR 2002
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Selected Financial DataNotes to Consolidated Statements
Management's Discussion and AnalysisReport of Independent Auditors
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Note 8: INTERNATIONAL CHARGES

During 2002, the Company incurred charges of $35.9 million related to its international businesses primarily due to the reduction of its European operations including the discontinuation of its European market-making operations.The charges consisted of $13.1 million related to the writedown of our investments in Nasdaq Europe, $3.8 million related to the writedown of our investment in Nasdaq Japan, $7.4 million related to the writedown of fixed assets that are no longer actively used, $6.2 million related to contract terminations, $4.2 million related to costs associated with excess real estate capacity and $1.2 million related to other charges.
 
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